ITALY SITES

THE VATICAN

Witness a papal audience, and receive a blessing from the Pope while soaking in the beautiful architecture and art of this tiny city-state.

ASSISI

Set in the Umbrian countryside and steeped in the spirituality of Sts. Francis and Clare, Assisi provides a breathtaking opportunity to marvel in God’s creation while celebrating two of our most beloved saints.

THE CATACOMBS

To protect themselves from persecution, early Christians worshipped in these underground graveyards. They decorated the walls with some of the earliest Christian art, seeking to beautify and heighten otherwise dank and uninviting spaces.

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

Second in popularity only to St. Peter’s Basilica, San Giovanni Rotondo houses the tomb and shrine of beloved St. Padre Pio.

SIENA

In addition to beautiful art and architecture, Siena holds two astonishing miracles: the incorruptible body of St. Catherine of Siena, and the consecrated hosts which have remained preserved for over 300 years.

ST. JOHN LATERAN

This Cathedral houses the ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome – the Pope. Built in 324, it is the oldest church in Rome, and is home to great artistic and architectural.

“I loved seeing the Pope so close and being able to experience a penance Mass and confession in St.Peter’s Basilica.”
-Karoline W. Italy Pilgrim

“There was a profound sense of the history of our Church.”
-Elizabeth R. Italy Pilgrim

“Quite simply awakening at our Hotel in Assisi early in the morning, and going to the veranda with my coffee in total solitude and silence… The trip was more than incredible!!”
-Brian E. Holy Land Pilgrim